Elastic Ring Accessory for Game Controller Deformation Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game controller attachments only allow for the same types of operations as the controllers themselves, limiting the possibility of novel user interactions.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with a ring-shaped, elastically deformable portion that detects deformation and transmits data to the game controller, allowing novel operations through deformation, and includes features to minimize contact and detachment risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional attachments are used, then the structure is simple, but only the same types of operations as game controllers themselves can be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the apparatus by introducing an elastically deformable ring-shaped portion that can transition between deformed and restored states, enabling new operation methods (squeezing/deformation) beyond conventional button pressing while maintaining relatively simple structure
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus achieves multi-functionality by combining the deformation detection capability with game controller attachment, allowing the same apparatus to detect both deformation operations and transmit data to game controllers, thus enabling diverse operations without requiring multiple separate devices
2Reliability
If the game controller is attached to the main portion, then electrical connection is achieved, but the possibility of contact with other objects increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the attachment portion in a spatial dimension that reduces harmful contacts by locating it on the inner side of the ring-shaped portion, away from external objects, while maintaining electrical connection reliability through the terminal interface
3Adaptability or versatility
If the ring-shaped portion is made elastically deformable, then novel operations are enabled, but the risk of detachment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the apparatus into distinct functional portions: the elastically deformable ring-shaped portion for operation detection and the main portion with attachment portion for stable game controller connection, allowing deformation functionality while maintaining attachment stability through spatial separation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables novel operations by detecting and transmitting deformation data, reducing the risk of contact and detachment, and facilitating easier attachment and orientation of game controllers.
Implementation Method 1
at least a part of the ring-shaped portion is elastically deformable
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AI summary
An example of an apparatus includes a ring-shaped portion, a detector and a main portion. At least a part of the ring-shaped portion is elastically deformable. The detector detects deformation of the ring-shaped portion. The main portion is secured to the ring-shaped portion. The main portion includes an attachment portion, a terminal and a transmitter. A game controller can be attached to the attachment portion. The terminal is for electrical connection with the game controller. The transmitter transmits data regarding a detection result of the detector to the game controller through the terminal.